Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's (PBGC), Workplace Solutions Department (WSD), Facility and Services Division (FSD).

CONCURRENT ANNOUNCEMENT: THIS POSITION IS ALSO BEING ADVERTISED UNDER DELEGATED EXAMINING PROCEDURES UNDER ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER (WSD-2021-0002). IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER THAT ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE REVIEW TO DETERMINE IF YOU QUALIFY.

More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.

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Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison and manage agency space utilization of over 500,000 square feet of privately and publicly leased facilities nationwide. Accountable for full lease administration, including rent reconciliation to protect PBGC's interests, value of the leasehold asset, and proper compliance with the terms of the lease.
• Monitor and analyze levels of performance related to facilities and building management services. Ensure that space and building service needs are being met, respond to complaints, resolve competing requests for services, and evaluate and monitor the use of available space by occupants.
• Generate, modify, and evaluate drawings, operate and maintain facility and space data in a computer-aided facility management (CAFM) system or an integrated workplace management system (IWMS). Serve as the subject matter expect responsible for designing, acquiring office modifications and construction project estimates, and delivering interior design and furniture modification services.
• Manage multiple support services projects, programs, or initiatives. Ensure that policies and procedures are relevant and serve as the Contract Officer's Representative (COR) for various space and facility related contracts.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - 10% or less

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen
• You may undergo a personnel security background investigation
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt
• 1 year probationary period required unless met during prior Federal service
• Applicants selected for employment will be required to complete an OF-306

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the announcement closing date.

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the private sector leading, planning, communicating and seeing to the creation and delivery of interior architectural design layouts using a computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software such as AutoCAD.

EXAMPLES MAY INCLUDE: preparing floorplans, design and furniture specifications with cost estimates; conducting contract oversight; managing real property data; tracking and reviewing space utilization in a computer-aided facility management (CAFM) system or an integrated workplace management system (IWMS) such as FM Interact Systems; conducting business case analysis; managing all requirements for systems furniture, signage and related furnishings; and planning, organizing or forecasting for leases, space, and construction projects.

Education

No education required.

Additional information

This vacancy announcement is to solicit applications for current and/or future vacancies.

To be considered under a special hiring authority such as the Schedule A appointing authority for persons with disabilities ; the direct-hire authority to appoint veterans with service-connected disabilities of 30 percent or more ; Peace Corps or VISTA service; or another excepted service/special hire authority, you must submit documentation to support your claim for eligibility with your application package. For more details, visit Federal Hiring Flexibilities .

PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are interested in learning more about job opportunities under the Schedule A Hiring Authority and other available hiring flexibilities and authorities are encouraged to contact PBGC's Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Donald Beasley, at (202) 229-3637 or Beasley.donald@pbgc.gov TTY/TDD users should call the federal relay service at (800) 877-8339 and ask to be connected to (800) 400-7242.

All Veterans are encouraged to visit CareerOne for resume writing tips and skill conversion terms.

If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO):

OEEO Main Office Phone: 202-229-4363

Email: EEO@PBGC.gov

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PBGC is currently operating under maximum telework flexibilities. However, all Federal agencies will begin a phased transition to normal operations.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Referral: You will be assigned to one of three quality groups. Each group represents a quality level (i.e., Best Qualified, Qualified, Minimally Qualified). Candidates will be considered in quality group order. If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices).

If your resume does not support the answers you gave on the assessment questionnaire, you may be rated Not Qualified or you may be placed in a lower quality group.

Your name will be placed in one of the three following quality groups:

•Best-Qualified - highly proficient regarding the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to this position.

•Qualified - competent regarding the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to this position.

•Minimally Qualified- possessing only the minimum qualifications required for this position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs):

skill in the administrative and financial oversight of managing leased space

knowledge of building management support functions

knowledge of architectural, building code, and space management techniques

skill in project management

Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are best qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the assessment questionnaire. The best qualified candidates will be referred if all other requirements are met.

Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive and Special Hiring Authorities procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the assessment questionnaire. The minimally qualified candidates will be referred if all other requirements are met.

Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process
Credentialing , Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience and KSAs so that we can determine your qualifications for this position. Your resume should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting.

COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.

SF-50 (NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION): All status candidates or reinstatement eligibles must submit an SF-50 (or similar form) which indicates position, title, series, grade and competitive status.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR VETERANS: If you are claiming eligibility for this position based on military service, you must provide all required documentation to support your claim. For eligibility for this position based on 5-point veterans' preference, please provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy or Member 7 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g. documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active duty military service. To gain access to your DD214 online, please visit: National Archives . For 10-point veteran's preference, including 30% or more disabled veterans, you must submit a SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference and any documentation required by this form to support your claim. These documents must be submitted before 10-point preference can be awarded. If you fail to provide documentation required by the SF-15 you will receive 5-point preference if veterans' preference requirements have been met. Information on Veterans Preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at OPM's website: Veterans Guide .

Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW): If you are currently serving on active duty you MUST submit a statement of service from your unit (on unit letterhead) identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. If you provide a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP and ICTAP candidates must submit documents showing eligibility for selection priority (e.g., RIF separation notice, Certificate of Expected Separation, or other proof of eligibility for priority selection); an SF-50 showing the current (or former) position, grade level, promotion potential, and duty location; and the most current performance appraisal including the performance rating.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.